Lawsuit Finance Blog

A secretary in the body shop of the Ganley Lincoln auto dealership may have helped police locate the hit-and-run driver of a 13-year-old Olmsted Falls, Ohio boy. The teen was walking down the road at approximately 7 p.m. on October 17 when he was struck. He was flown to an area medical center where he died the next day, his birthday.

The day after the accident, an elderly woman brought her vehicle to Ganley for body work. The secretary said she became suspicious when the woman wanted to pay for the repairs herself, did not want to involve her insurance company, and requested the repairs be done immediately. The 79-year-old owner of the vehicle said she discovered the damage to her car when she woke up, but did not want to involve the police. Employees at Ganley said the damages were similar to those when someone hits a deer. Recalling a hit-and-run accident the day before, the secretary looked at the woman's vehicle more closely and noticed hair and blood on the windshield; her manager called the police.

Evidence from the accident scene matches the vehicle in question although tests on blood and hair samples need to be completed. Once these tests are completed, the woman may be arrested and questioned. Was she driving the vehicle? Was she distracted? There are many unanswered questions that may take a long time to resolve.

In cases like this, lawsuits are, typically, the way to compensate the victim and punish the perpetrator. Most likely, the parents of the innocent teen, in the wrong place at the wrong time, will contact a personal injury attorney to discuss their rights.

It could take years for a lawsuit to reach a settlement. While coping with their grief, the family may be burdened by the expenses associated with their son’s death. There is immediate financial assistance available to families that find themselves in this type of situation. The boy’s parents may wish to investigate the possibility of obtaining a lawsuit cash advance from an experienced provider of lawsuit funding services. While waiting for their attorney to obtain justice for their son, litigation funding would allow them to pay medical bills, funeral expenses, and other important expenses. Legal finance services can be a life preserver in desperate financial times; and legal funding is easy to apply for either online or by phone.

Auto accident lawsuit funding is available to victims and is provided to help a grieving family cover medical expenses, household bills, lost income, and funeral expenses. Lawsuit Funding can and often does ease your financial burden, giving your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case. Use auto accident lawsuit funding to ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case. A lawsuit cash advance is available by phone or online, and is contingent on the outcome of your case. Repayment is excused if you lose. The only collateral needed is a pending lawsuit. Approvals take 24 - 48 hours.

A 57-year-old plaintiff was treated in the emergency room and discharged without specific treatment for myocardial infarction resulting in permanent myocardial damage. He also suffered from kidney failure and other complications, eventually resulting in death.

The family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit claiming that two EKG’s were misread and critical blood tests showing elevated cardiac enzyme levels and troponin levels were not communicated to the doctor before the patient was discharged. The case settled for 3.6 million dollars.

The number of patients seriously injured or who die from medical mistakes remains staggeringly high. When someone’s death is caused by an undiagnosed heart attack, the surviving family members are often left wondering what could have been done. In most cases involving missed heart attacks, further actions could have been taken to save the patient, which is why the majority of undiagnosed heart attack cases stem from errors in diagnosis.

Pursuing justice for medical malpractice victims is not just about the compensation; what happened is not just about the money. Lawsuits help promote safer and better health care. Medical malpractice litigation can, and does, keep patient safety in the spotlight. Holding the medical profession accountable creates a better health care system. If you or a loved one is living with the consequences of a doctor error or misdiagnosis, it is important to contact an experienced attorney who can protect your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.

I don’t know the financial situation of this family, but they may have been eligible for lawsuit funding; a lawsuit cash advance to help pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, and other bills due to loss of income. Lawsuit funding is a viable option for those involved in pending litigation and in need of immediate funds. While no amount of money can replace what you've lost because of a misdiagnosis, failure to diagnosis or other type of medical malpractice, Lawsuit Financial can help with your financial obligations while your suit is pending.

Some victims and/or their families are too often left with mounting bills and few options. Lawsuit Financial was created to help plaintiffs in their financial time of need. Simply put, our litigation funding program allows a plaintiff to remain in a case longer in order to pursue a larger settlement. We put you in a position to negotiate the settlement you deserve. We guarantee a case recovery equal to the amount of money we advance. If you lose your personal injury case, you owe us nothing! We are one of the few legal finance companies with the expertise (33 years combined legal and litigation funding experience) to provide medical malpractice lawsuit funding.

For further information on our unique legal funding programs, call Lawsuit Financial toll-free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848), or visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com.

Firefighters were dispatched to an abandoned building on Dec. 22, 2010. While several men were sent inside to search for occupants and extinguish the blaze, others worked outside cutting holes in the roof to ventilate the building. The roof suddenly collapsed, killing two men inside and injuring 19 others. The cause of death was listed as “compressional asphyxia from a roof collapse.”

Children of one of the firefighters filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the building owners. The plaintiffs argued that their father’s death could have been prevented had the building been up to code. Records indicated that the owners were previously cited with 14 separate violations, but the building was never repaired and it became a haven for homeless people seeking shelter.

The lawsuit follows an investigation report citing that poor communications, an insufficient number of radios and the lack of a system to alert the Fire Department of hazardous buildings put the firefighters at risk. Only 5 of the 13 firefighters inside the building when the roof collapsed had radios, and none of them provided supervisors outside with a description of the internal conditions. The report also stated that supervisors outside the building were unaware what was occurring inside as flames crawled up the wooden beams to the ceiling. Were the firefighters too busy searching for occupants and extinguishing the blaze that they forgot to communicate with the crew outside? If these procedures had been in place that December day would these fatalities have been avoidable? What about the fact that the city's Department of Buildings lacks procedures to provide firefighters the necessary information about dangerous buildings?

Despite the report, the plaintiffs believe the Fire Department did their job properly and negligence rests solely with the building owners, although they feel the Building Department could have done more to ensure the building was up to code, torn down, or at minimum posted signs as to the dangerous building.

Premises liability is an issue for the owners of the building. If there were violations of fire code regulations, or a failure of the Fire Department to have adequate procedures in place, this would be negligence.

Cases like this tend to take a long time from lawsuit commencement to lawsuit resolution; litigants/family members, struggling to make ends meet after losing a family member and having to deal with funeral and burial or medical assistance expenses rendered at the time of the fire, may wish to consider applying for lawsuit funding. This is a service that provides a lawsuit cash advance to people involved in pending lawsuits. The main purpose of this legal finance service is to prevent cash strapped litigants from having to settle their valuable cases too soon, for too little, because the need lawsuit cash now. Legal funding may make a substantial difference in the bottom line of your case. The call or online visit is free; the advice is priceless.

A second lawsuit has been filed against a 19-year-old who caused a fatal auto accident while driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in May 2010. The driver and four passengers had been at a post-prom party shortly before the accident. The accident occurred when two wheels went onto the median, causing the truck to fishtail, strike four trees, and flip over. All five teens, ranging in age from 15 to 19 years old were ejected from the truck.
The driver suffered a broken vertebra in his neck; two passengers were seriously injured and one was left in a coma for a month before he died from injuries without regaining consciousness.

The driver was allegedly drunk and driving recklessly at speeds approaching 100 mph. The passengers claim they were afraid and asked the driver to take them back to the party rather than driving them home. According to reports, he was driving on a suspended license.
Investigators said that toxicology reports showed driver had a blood-alcohol level of .15 and had a trace of marijuana in his system. A whiskey bottle and a pill bottle containing a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were found in the truck.

The first lawsuit was filed by the family of one of the injured teens claiming driver negligence and recklessness. The second suit was recently filed by the father of the deceased teen. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff contends that the driver was driving at a high rate of speed while drunk and high. The plaintiff also plans to file a suit against anyone who provided the alcohol and drugs to the negligent driver.

When a driver impaired by drugs or alcohol makes the decision to get behind the wheel, he puts himself and others at risk. The power and sheer force of a speeding vehicle is a dangerous weapon that could forever change your life as well as the lives of your passengers and other motorists. Drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 are typically the least experienced drivers on the road, and when alcohol or drugs are added to their inexperience, the results can be even more deadly.

In cases like this, lawsuits are, typically, the way to compensate the victims and punish the perpetrator. Both families are may be struggling emotionally and physically. They may also be faced with substantial present and future financial obligations – funeral expenses, significant medical bills, and possibly therapy depending on the extent and duration of injuries. Since cases like this have a tendency to take a long time to resolve, additional expenses as well as the disruption of work life can take a substantial financial toll on a family. Therefore, the families may wish to investigate the possibility of obtaining lawsuit cash advance (sometimes known as a “lawsuit loan”) from an experienced litigation funding company.

Legal finance services can be a life preserver in desperate financial time. While waiting to obtain justice, litigation funding would allow them to pay medical bills and other important expenses. The application process is quick and easy. If approved, cash can often be available within 24 - 48 hours. That is one of the reasons why it's called "fast cash". If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by a drunk driver, Lawsuit Financial may be able to provide assistance. Call us at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit us online for a free, no-obligation consultation.

In December 2010, an elderly woman was fatally wounded when she was struck by a vehicle as she crossed the street. Her husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the Silverado that hit the woman claiming negligence and carelessly driving, and against the City of Atwater alleging that dangerous factors contributed to the accident including obscured vision for drivers, unsafe roadway design, inappropriate speed limits and traffic signal timers that did not allow pedestrians enough time to cross the street. The suit seeks compensation for economic damages, as well as non-economic damages including loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, and moral support.

In August, city officials stated that the traffic signal timer has been improved to allow safe crossing for pedestrians. No further information was provided and the lawsuit is still pending.
Intersections can be very dangerous with vehicles turning, drivers changing lanes, pedestrians crossing and stopping at stoplights. Each factor increases the risk driver negligence and a subsequent auto accident. Liability can be difficult to determine; every case is unique, but most intersection accidents are due to human errors such as inattentive driving, drunk driving, reckless behavior, texting and other driver negligence. In these cases liability falls onto the driver who caused the accident. Additionally, many roads are in need of repair and or improvements need to be made to ensure the safety or motorists and pedestrians. Although the city is responsible for making the roads safer, it can not control negligent driving. The plaintiff’s attorney said it is still too early to know when the case could go to trial; he is still collecting evidence.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in an auto accident due to the negligence of someone else, it is important that you seek legal advice from an auto accident attorney. It is sometimes difficult to make ends meet when situations like this occur. All too often, plaintiffs will look to settle their case too soon and for too little because they are financially strapped. Lawsuit Financial can give plaintiffs the money they need immediately; this immediate legal funding source allows them to take care of their financial obligations while giving their attorney the time needed to seek appropriate justice. The call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) is free; the advice is priceless.

A widow was awarded more than $6.7 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit against Eastern Maine Medical Center and Dr. Lawrence Nelson, a Bangor, Maine surgeon. The lawsuit was filed in August of 2009; it was a nearly two year battle for justice. The award appears to be one of the largest ever awarded by a Maine jury in a medical malpractice case.

Her husband was in an ATV rollover accident on May 6, 2005. He suffered several broken ribs, among other injuries; there was indication of internal bleeding from CT scans ordered by the emergency department physician. The lawsuit alleged that doctors failed to follow up on the indications of internal bleeding. The extent of bleeding over the 36 hours after admission to the Medical Center caused one of the patient’s lungs to collapse. The lack of oxygen precipitated a massive heart attack ultimately causing his death two days later on his 44th birthday. The suit stated that the man’s death may have been prevented if a chest tube for drainage of fluid was put in place.

After a six-day trial, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded a total of $6,711,000 in damages:
1. $11,000 for funeral and burial expenses
2. $1 million for the victim’s conscious suffering before his death
3. $1.2 million in loss of economic support
4. $4.5 million for loss of companionship and emotional distress

A decision on whether to appeal the case has not been made.

Are you a victim of medical malpractice? A medical malpractice or medical negligence claim is one filed by someone who feels they have been a victim of a medical error or mistake or by a member of the victim’s family who has died or been injured as a result of what is considered a medical error.

The first step is to consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney to determine if you have a valid claim. Once you file a claim it can take a long time for the case to reach a settlement. For many plaintiffs this can be a difficult time not only physically and emotionally, but financially as well depending on the type of injury sustained, the ability to work or not, and mounting medical expenses and other bills. The good news is that there is financial help available. It is called litigation funding, sometimes known as a “lawsuit loan.”

Litigation funding is designed to provide a cash advance to plaintiffs who are waiting for their case to settle. It can be the financial lifeline for a plaintiff throughout a long litigation process. While some call it a “lawsuit loan,” it is not like a typical bank loan. The cash advance is provided based on the strength of your case and does not require credit checks or employment history for approval. Additionally, there are no monthly payments and the cash advance is not paid back until your win your case. And, if you lose, you pay nothing back.

A lawsuit cash advance with Lawsuit Financial is quick and easy. Simply fill out an online application or call our office toll-free. Out investors will review your case and determine the likelihood of a favorable settlement. If your case is approved, Lawsuit Financial will wire the funds to your account for immediate use to be use. Although the lawsuit cash advance is usually to pay for immediate living expenses and medical expenses, it can be used as you wish until your case settles. Lawsuit funding is not for everyone, but it can be a very powerful tool to help a plaintiff fight for fair compensation.

Thousands of innocent victims are injured or die due to the negligence of someone else. These unfortunate events can result from an auto accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall, or product liability.

Many plaintiffs who have been severely injured due to no fault of their own, can be financially devastated and unable to work for weeks, months, even years; they will lack significant income during their recovery period. Sadly, these victims normally lack the credit history and/or employment history to qualify for a traditional loan. Even if they could, conventional loans need monthly payments which can be a further burden to their situation.

With litigation funding, there are no upfront fees or monthly payments. Litigation funding is a feasible financial lifeline for many plaintiffs; it enables plaintiffs to pursue justice without putting their life on hold by sacrificing other essential financial responsibilities. Instead of worrying about finances, a plaintiff can focus on recovering from injuries while awaiting a trial verdict or settlement.

Sometimes called a “lawsuit loan,” litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance based on the potential value of a pending lawsuit; it bridges the gap from the accident date to the settlement date. Unlike a traditional loan, litigation funding is not a loan in the true sense; it is a pre-settlement cash advance, as it is contingent upon the outcome of the case. The funding provider buys a piece of the future settlement proceeds of the lawsuit, contingent upon the future outcome of the case. Essentially, a plaintiff obtains money right now in exchange for a certain amount of any settlement or judgment received from the litigation.

A plaintiff can get access to the funds needed before receiving a settlement. Because a wealthy defense litigant – big business and insurance companies – can outspend the average citizen, lawsuit funding may be the only way to level the playing field. The only requirements when seeking lawsuit funding is to have an ongoing case and retain an attorney. Lawsuit funding helps achieve a larger settlement. Why? Because when a plaintiff is strapped for cash, he/she has a tendency to settle for less than the case value; accepting a low-ball offer from the insurance company. Lawsuit funding is the money needed now so a plaintiff can wait for the legal system to do its job. Lawsuit funding is not for everyone, but for many innocent victims it is the only hope to stay financially afloat while maintaining a fight for fair compensation.

If you have a legal claim, and an attorney representing you, you can apply for a lawsuit cash advance with Lawsuit Financial. Call us toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT or visit us online for a free, no obligation. We will evaluate your case, and if approved, funding can be available within 24 – 48 hours.

A woman in a Kia Optima was entering the intersection when a driver in a pick-up truck ran a red light slamming into her broadside. Initially, the driver of the truck admitted guilt, but after talking with his insurance company he changed his story. When her own insurance company tried to settle with a low-ball offer, the woman sought legal counsel. She sustained serious injuries with medical bills surpassing $7,500 and was unable to work for six months. The bills were piling up and her attorney told her it would take some time to prove liability. Even when she returned to work, there was not enough income to pay all her bills.

In another case, a woman lost her husband; her 3 young children their father as a result of medical negligence. Her husband died after a routine angioplasty procedure. The cardiologist made three attempts to perform an angioplasty, but was unsuccessful. When the patient began complaining of chest pains, the doctor discovered a perforation in the left anterior descending coronary artery. The patient's vital signs collapsed rapidly; resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. A lawsuit alleged the stent used for the procedure was too large and the doctor was inexperienced. The man was the sole supporter for the family and his death was completely unexpected. The insurance company offered the family $250,000. The family asked their attorney to accept the offer because they were strapped for cash; remember the man was their sole means of financial support.

These two cases are perfect examples how personal injuries and wrongful deaths can seriously disrupt your life or the lives of loved one. They are also cases where lawsuit funding can help.

A lawsuit cash advance is a lifeline to help financially strapped plaintiffs pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, mortgage, and other important bills. Unfortunately, creditors don’t care that you are disabled. They don’t care that you can't work. They only want their bill paid.

Legal Finance services, like those offered by Lawsuit Financial Corporation, provide personal injury victims with the money they need to pay regular monthly bills, medical expenses, funeral expenses, car payments, rent, groceries and other ordinary and necessary bills. There are no monthly payments to make; we are not a bank. There are no credit checks; your credit history does not matter and you don’t need to prove employment. Funding is based solely on the strength of the case and you only pay back the money if, and when the lawsuit is won and settled. This is because lawsuit settlement funding is non-recourse funding, meaning, if the case is lost, you pay absolutely nothing back.

Another advantage of lawsuit funding is that you do not have to accept a less than fair settlement from the insurance company. Our goal is to relieve your financial concerns, prevent you from settling your valuable case for less than it is worth, and continue to provide you with needed assistance throughout the long legal process. We want you to focus on your lawsuit; we want you to obtain full compensation for your injuries, no matter how long it takes.

If you suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one due to an auto accident, wrongful death, slip and fall, or defective product, you will most likely face a long road physically, emotionally, and financially. Don’t be tempted to accept a lower than acceptable offer due to the fact that you are in dire need of money. Get the financial help you need; call Lawsuit Financial.

Truck accidents almost always involve big trucks against smaller passenger vehicles and almost always have serious, sometimes tragic, consequences. Commercial truck drivers who are inadequately trained in driving techniques, safety concerns, and defensive driving can be just as dangerous. It is equally dangerous to impose unrealistic schedules and expectations that encourage drivers to hurry, despite the safety risks involved.

On January 23, 2009, a truck driver slammed into an Infiniti, killing the driver. A front seat passenger in the Infiniti suffered a crushed pelvis, ribs, and vertebrae; his lung was punctured, and vision in one eye is still impaired. The truck driver pleaded guilty of vehicular homicide and the truck’s owner pleaded guilty of ordering the truck driver to drive cross country knowing the brakes were defective. Reports showed that owner repeatedly put off having the truck’s failing brakes replaced after the vehicle had been stopped and cited for safety violations in several states. Additionally, an auto service owner admitted selling the truckers inspection stickers without examining the defective vehicle.

Last week, the truck driver pleaded guilty to 15 counts of falsifying his log books to conceal that he was driving in excess of the lawful number of allowable driving hours without the required rest period. On January 2009, the night before the fatal accident, the trucker claimed he was in a sleeper berth when he was actually on the road.

The innocent driver of the Infiniti has left behind a wife and three children. His widow said the negligence of the truck driver, trucking company owner, and auto service owner denied her husband the enjoyment of their three children’s rites of passage - birthdays, Confirmation, first prom, high school graduation, and search for a college. She stated in a packed courtroom, “No sentence you could bestow upon this person could be enough.”

Trucking accidents cause thousands of catastrophic and devastating injuries and deaths each year, resulting in lawsuits which can often take an extended time to settle.
A truck driver's lack of sleep plays an important role in these accidents, as over 30% of them are caused or contributed to by a sleep-deprived truck driver. Commercial truck drivers must certify the truthfulness and accuracy of their logbooks, which are inspected by the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to federal authorities, logbooks are examined to ensure drivers have not exceeded the 11-hour maximum allowable daily driving hours without the required 10 consecutive hours of rest or off-duty time.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious truck accident that is not your fault, and you have retained an attorney, Lawsuit Financial can help you and your family with truck accident lawsuit funding. You may qualify for a lawsuit cash advance and receive money in as little as 24 hours after your initial application. Do not resolve your case for less than full value because of pressing financial need; ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value on your case. If you have not retained an attorney, Lawsuit Financial’s exclusive national attorney referral service can refer you to a specialist in truck accidents in all 50 states. It is important that you consult with an experience truck accident attorney to discuss your legal rights and options regarding these serious cases.

An auto accident took the life of Rockford, IL last Friday when her vehicle was hit by a pick-up truck. The accident is still under investigation, but preliminary reports show that the drive of the pick-up failed to yield at a stop sign colliding with the woman’s Chevy Cavalier. The driver of the pick-up was treated for injuries and released; the Cavalier driver was pronounced dead at the hospital. Both drivers were wearing their safety belts, and airbags deployed in both vehicles, officials said.

Intersections can be very dangerous with vehicles turning, drivers changing lanes, pedestrians crossing and stopping at stoplights. Each factor increases the risk driver negligence and a subsequent auto accident. Liability can be difficult to determine; every case is unique, but most intersection accidents are due to human errors such as inattentive driving, drunk driving, reckless behavior, texting and other driver negligence. In these cases liability falls onto the driver who caused the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, an auto accident attorney can guide you through the process of obtaining compensation. Faced with mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, emotional trauma, car repairs, and pain and suffering? You do not have to face this burden alone.

Lawsuit Financial is dedicated to helping plaintiffs fight for fair compensation and justice by offering a non-recourse cash advance against your pending lawsuit. The purpose of pre-settlement funding is to allow the plaintiff to pay their bills as they wait for justice. Lawsuit funding can give you the financial support needed as you and your attorney seek the compensation you deserve. It is specifically designed to let the plaintiff take control of their case.

With lawsuit funding, a plaintiff is able to get through a tough financial time rather than being forced to accept an inadequate offer from a greedy insurance company trying to get you to settle for as little as possible. Applying for a lawsuit cash advance requires one to simply complete an application online or call our office. If the application is approved, your pre-settlement funding proceeds are in your hands within 24 - 48 hours.